Old Townsites Tour- Cumberland Museum & Archives
1951 Comox Lake Rd #1888, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 Explore the rich history of Cumberland's Japanese and Chinese Communities Join us for a unique and immersive tour that delves into the intertwined histories of Cumberland's Chinese and Japanese communities. This special tour, guided by local historian Dawn Copeman, combines the poignant stories of two once-thriving […]
A Comox Valley Tribute To David Bowie
Comox Valley Curling Centre 4835 Headquarters Road, Courtenay, BC, Canada10+ local musical acts each playing 12 minute sets of their interpretations of David Bowie songs. Hosted by Patti Savard. Including: Space Junk Removal Service, Captain Thunderpants, Macaque Attack, Wylie Marr, Captain Hofish, TV Dreams, sufferfools, Sonder, Avro and more. October 12, 2024 Doors at 7pm music at 8pm Comox Valley Curling Centre 4835 Headquarters […]
Comox Valley Songwriters Circle
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCThe circles are a place for both new and experienced songwriters to come share new songs they are working on, or to dust off some old ones that may need some practice. We take turns going around the circle sharing one song at a time, and each artist can decide if they want others to […]
Cabaret
Sid Williams Theatre 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC, CanadaPresented By: Three Legged Dog Productions In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's […]
Ancestral Echoes Community Celebration
Stan Hagen Theatre 2300 Ryan Road, Courtenay, BC, CanadaDate: Thursday, October 18thTime: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMLocation: Stan Hagen Theatre - North Island College (2300 Ryan Road, Courtenay) Join us in celebrating the successful first season of the Ancestral Echoes podcast, an intergenerational storytelling project that paired Métis Elders and Métis Youth in the Comox Valley and aired on local community radio, CVOX. […]
Unseen Mountains at Weird Church
Weird Church 2688 Penrith Ave., Cumberland, British Columbia, CanadaUnseen Mountains is a free performance of live experimental film and music featuring the multiple reel to reel celluloid creations of Dr. Monotony on actual film projectors. One year in the making due to postponements from two members’ overcoming illness, the performance will feature the cinematic improvisations of Air Above Mountains (Destanne Lundquist - analogue synth […]
(Closing Nov 3) Molenaar Clouds, Landscape Workshop – 2 Sundays
Artsphere Studio 4058 Haas Road, Courtenay, BCJoin renowned Dutch landscape artist Pieter Molenaar for an immersive workshop where you'll learn the art of painting clouds and water in oils. What you will learn: Capturing the fluidity and beauty of clouds Composition Brushwork Constructing your painting step-by-step
words + images
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCJoin poets/multidisciplinary artists Carys Owen & Diana Kolpak to explore the magical intersection of found poetry and images. Poets and collage artists at all levels of experience are welcome. The creative spark for the third instalment of words + images is: “into the dark…” Focusing on the use of rhythm and repetition of words, images, […]
Artful : The Poets Incubator Session
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCThis month the feature poet spot will be shared by three island poets. The evening will be hosted by Natalie Nickerson and an open mic will follow the feature poets. Elisha Almeida's poetry is inspired by being with the river, trees, soil, and plant kin. She writes about heart and ancestral re-connection. She attempts to […]
Live Lecture: Raincoast Chronicles: Fifth Five
the Courtenay and District Museum 207 4th St, Courtenay, BC, COURTENAY, BC, CanadaJoin writer, editor and publisher Howard White for an in-person talk based on the recently released “Raincoast Chronicles: Fifth Five” 7pm, Tuesday, November 5th at the Courtenay and District Museum. Brimming with stories and images, this fascinating collection celebrates Harbour Publishing’s fifty-year commitment to recording the unique ways of life that have sprung from the […]
The Great Canadian Craft Fair
Florence Filberg Centre 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay, BCImmerse yourself in a uniquely Canadian craft fair experience, where maple leaves, cozy plaid patterns, and rustic charm come together to celebrate the rich heritage and creativity of Canada. From handcrafted artisanal goods inspired by the Great Outdoors, our event showcases the best of Canadian craftsmanship. Join us for a one-of-a-kind celebration of all things […]
(Closing Nov 9th) Triple Vision: Three Artists, Mediums, and Visions of the McLoughlin Gardens
Pearl Ellis Gallery 1729 Comox Ave, Comox, BC, CanadaPearl Ellis Gallery proudly presents Triple Vision: Three Artists, Mediums, and Visions of the McLoughlin Gardens. In July 2022, three artists participated in a week-long residency at the McLoughlin Gardens, a stunning ocean-side retreat located just north of the Comox Valley. Using glass, fiber art, and photography, they captured their unique interpretations of the forest, […]